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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.60, 10,490.08 and 2,612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.60, 10,490.08 and 2,612.64 is: 3,915.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.60 : 10,490.08 = 2,612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.60/10,490.08 = 2,612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.60x = 10,490.08 × 2,612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.60x = 27,406,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,802.61/6,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.48

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